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© Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4
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  • Page 1 © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 2 Firewalls must be set to permit connections on these ports. UDP/21030 Inbound and Outbound NOTE: The GapGun software will not work if these ports are not opened. GapGun Pro CERDISP and CERHOSTGG5 use TCP/IP communication port UDP/987 GapGun MX+ CERDISP and CERHOSTGG4 use TCP/IP communication port TCP/987 Prior to V7.2 the GapGun and SPC3D used these default fixed addresses:...
  • Page 3 USER GUIDE Page TABLE OF OPERATIONS GAPGUN OVERVIEW MENU NAVIGATION WORKS ORDER MENUS ADMINISTRATOR MODE INSTALLING SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTALLING CALIBRATION FILES CREATING STATISTICAL CHECKPLANS INSTALL CONTEXT MENU CHECKPLANS GLOSSARY © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 4 Feature display formats Returning results Deleting Works Orders Feature Context menu Filtering results Deleting results Deleting Works orders Select List Feature details Checking Head calibration Power Management — Switching On and Off Vchange Sensor Exchange © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 5 Updating Licences and Calibrations via the Intenet Disk Cleanup Support Mode Status Report Installing checkplans on the context menu Creating statistical checkplans Head Check and Repeatability Theory Updating the GapGun Operating System Measurement Error Reporting Glossary © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 6 Gauge block cleaning brush Clip-on rechargeable battery pack Desktop battery charger Spare rechargeable battery GapGun Pro with VChange sensor GapGun software memory stick Calibration gauge block Space for Shock protection sensor jacket Hex tool training artifact Extra VChange Sensors Docking station...
  • Page 7 The GapGun Pro has an internal battery which can power the GapGun for 4 to 5 hours of normal use. The battery can be recharged using the docking station or via the clip-on battery which can be used to extend the period of use by a further 4-6 hours.
  • Page 8 Position III masks the laser on the right and left ends of the line presenting a shorter laser line on the feature. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 9 The GapGun lenses need to be clean: Inspect the highlighted areas for dust, grease or fingerprints; clean them with the kit provided if required. The GapGun Pro is designed for indoor use; keep the system and its accessories dry and clean. Do not use solvents on any surface.
  • Page 10 The Status report provides information about the current state of the GapGun. The report has three sections; Handle, Head and Network. Volume Volume allows the operator to adjust the loudness of the GapGun informational and warning sounds. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 11 Zoom, the image data can be zoomed in and out so that the image can be examined more closely. Process control, the GapGun Pro processes frames to calculate results which are instantly displayed however measurements which fail are not recorded. To aid in debugging processing can be disa- bled and the failing image data and the failure code returned to SPC3D for analysis.
  • Page 12  Enter an Error Code instead of a measurement. These codes can be customised for each Feature.  Delete this measurement entirely. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...

  • Page 13: Works Order Menus

    However, the GapGun is configured to run through in the given order by pulling the trigger. Note: Pressing and holding the up and down arrow keys automatically scrolls through the Groups and Features lists. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 14  Lock & upload which locks the Works order and then prompts the Operator for a PC running SPC3D. Once the upload is complete, the Works order can be deleted from the GapGun. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...

  • Page 15: Administrator Mode

    Jobs screen then ALL results associated with this Works Order will be deleted. Delete works order allows the Administrator to delete the whole Works order from the GapGun. Tools Head Check Note: The and the Works Orders should not normally be deleted. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 16 Restart. Once enough successful measurements have been captured the result is shown, in green if the calibration is okay and in red if it is out of calibration. The Operator should seek advice on how to proceed from a Supervisor. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...

  • Page 17: Docking Station

    If the calibration file has expired, a warning message is given and the option to continue or search for a newer calibration file is offered. The GapGun will probably continue to measure accurately which can be checked by performing a Head Check but is technically out of calibration. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 18 Date/Time The Date and Time on the GapGun can be altered. However, the date and time are normally synchronised with SPC3D whenever the GapGun connects to the PC. The time zone should be set to match that set on the PC. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 19 When using the GapGun MX+ and for some measurement Features such as the BSE family or complex multi- curve fits when using the GapGun Pro, Coprocessor mode should be used to achieve acceptable speeds of measurement. To configure this mode: ...
  • Page 20 3. CERHOSTGG5 displays a live image of the GapGun screen. The GapGun can be used to controlled interactively using the mouse and keyboard through this program. To control the GapGun MX+ via CERDISP uses a slightly different method the the GapGun Pro. On the PC the program to run is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Third Dimension\SPC3d7\Utils\CERHOSTGG4.EXE ...
  • Page 21 255.0.0.0 should be used on the GapGun and IP address 10.10.10.255 and subnet mask 255.0.0.0 used on the PC. For networked PCs, contact your Network Manager for details of how to connect to your company’s network. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 22 PC could connect. It is still possible to use the Waist Pack with the GapGun Pro however, the GapGun Pro has a built in Wi-Fi adapter which offers other networking options without the cumbersome Waist Pack.
  • Page 23 The GapGun Pro Wi-Fi adapter can be used to communicate with any IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n access points using either 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz bands subject to local country restrictions. The Wi-Fi adapter IP addresses are configured in a similar way to the LAN adapter.
  • Page 24 WEP is easily compromised WPA can be compromised, Best security option. all data is and offers no security. it offers minimal security. visible. Provided for legacy com- Provided for legacy com- patibility. patibility. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 25 Because only the PC is not a net- worked device and only GapGun data will be passing over the link, security may be less important an Open or WEP security type would normally be sufficient. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 26 RADIUS servers to authenticate and authorize users and devices, these methods are defined by the IEEE 802.1X standard. The GapGun Pro provides support for the most common methods of providing this level of security: To gain access to the network the user must supply a username and password to a RADIUS server which authorizes access to that user.
  • Page 27 Locate the .cer certificate file , the USB stick appears as “ ” in the Note: having a USB keyboard plugged into the GapGun can be helpful otherwise use the on-screen keyboard to interact with the Windows dialog boxes. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 28 GapGun prompts for the user’s Windows Username and Domain (optional). Note: when Enterprise authentication is enabled connection times can be lengthy. If authentication initially fails the GapGun should be rebooted before making further attempts. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 29 Tapping on this item displays a list of files on the USB stick.  Calibration files are displayed with a rosette icon. Tapping on the calibration file name will install the file onto the GapGun. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 30 Download When a GapGun is started without a valid licence will show the message “Licence Invalid”. Tapping the button will download the licence from Third Dimension if the handle is configured for access to the Internet. Tapping From USB button will load the licence from a USB stick where the licence file should be placed in the root folder of the USB stick.
  • Page 31 Support allows access to Support Mode which is only available to Third Support Staff and their distributors. Low- level configuration and diagnosis tools are available from this menu. Operator returns the GapGun to Operator mode, locking access to these configuration tools. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...

  • Page 32: Measurement Screen

    Feature. The Cg and Cgk values will indicate the repeatability of the measurement. To change it back into a measurement works order follow the same steps. However, in Step 4 tap on Convert to measurement works order instead. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 33 Note, when calculating Cg and Cgk from a sequence of measurements, the numbers are only an estimate of the true underlying Cg and Cgk values. The more measurements taken, the better the estimate will become. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 34  Click all the boxes particularly Private and Public. The image shows the Windows Firewall. Other products will have a dif- ferent interface. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...

  • Page 35: Status Report

    Disconnect the PC from any networks and connect to the Docking Station directly before running the program. It is not advised to run the Updater through an office network.  Click on the Show button to display logging information which may help in diagnosing the problem. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 36 Characteristics produced ERR14. ERR50 Invalid number. The calculated value was an invalid number. This indicates an unexpected internal error. Unknown error. The measurement is invalid but no specific error code was available. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 37 The FOV, Field Of View defines the length of the feature to be scanned V40, FOV80 in millimetres. GapGun Pro is an improved highly flexible and configurable handheld measure- GapGun Pro ment system designed to deliver enterprise level product build quality checks.
  • Page 38 Third Dimension is a world leading developer and manufacturer of non-contact, precision profile measurement solutions. Third Dimension has a long track record of supplying metrology equipment and services to the largest names in aerospace, automotive and energy sectors worldwide. The GapGun is a laser gauge, profile measurement system that quickly and accurately quantifies local features such as gap and flush, step, weld and mismatch, radii, scratches, seals, dents, rivets and fasteners.
  • Page 39 Typical Application Features/Benefit With greatly improved speed, ease of use, portability and ruggedness, the GapGun Pro measures gap and flush, radius, edge break, burr, countersink, scratch, weld, seal, angle and more, as the ultimate quality inspection tool. Ultra fast processing capability –...
  • Page 40 20dBm Receiver Sensitivity -69 dBm to -89dBm across the frequency range Power Requirements Supply Voltage 12V dc Charger Voltage 240V/110V ac Regulatory Approvals FCC (US) IC (Canada) CE/ETSI (Europe) C-TICK (Australia) Telec (Japan) © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 41 BS EN ISO9001:2008. Europe The placement of the CE marking on our product Third Dimension Software Ltd is declaring, on its sole responsibility, conformity with all of the legal requirements to achieve CE marking. Third Dimension Software Ltd is thus ensuring validity for that product to be sold throughout the European Economic Area (EEA).
  • Page 42 This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Conformité aux normes d’IC Cet appareil est conforme à la(aux) norme(s) RSS sans licence d’Industry Canada. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
  • Page 43 The specified radio equipment as defined as the radio equipment used for small-scale radio station specified in the Ordinance of Technical Regulations Conformity Certification of Specified Radio Equipment. The following three pages contain the TELEC test certificate. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...
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  • Page 47 Certificate Release Issued: 12 March 2015 Third Dimension Software Ltd. Signed: Steve Robinson, Principal Engineer This declaration has been issued under the sole responsibility of Third Dimension Software Ltd. © Third Dimension Confidential Document D13-1604-GGUSER-EN-3.4 V7.6...

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